Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer or Scientist for our Atlanta, GA or Kennesaw, GA offices to support Due Diligence and Environmental Management and Compliance within the South Gulf Operations.

The role involves Phase I ESAs, regulatory permitting, and client-facing project leadership. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in environmental science or related field, 5+ years in environmental consulting, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in environmental science, earth science, or engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional registrations (PE or CHMM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence projects including Phase I ESAs and other due diligence services.
• Provide multi-media environmental compliance services, including audits, permitting, and reporting.
• Develop compliance documents and permit applications under major environmental statutes (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA).
• Possess knowledge of Georgia regulatory framework; SE geography experience is a plus.
• Perform fieldwork and travel (~30%) as needed for due diligence and regulatory support.

Skills

Client management

Technical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Writing skills

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional registration (PE or CHMM)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer or Scientist in our Atlanta, GA or Kennesaw, GA officesto support our Due Diligence and Environmental Management and Compliance Practice in our South Gulf Operations. The position will dig into the details of environmental due diligence and environmental regulatory compliance and permitting, working closely with industrial and manufacturing clients as well as attorneys, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting projects involving due diligence with substantial historic research including ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and other due diligence services.
• Providing multi-media environmental compliance services, such as compliance audits and reviews, regulatory permitting, annual reporting, and other compliance services.
• Developing compliance documents and permit applications associated with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPRCA), and other regulatory statutes. Experience in Georgia and with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division a plus and additional experience in the southeast geography (TX, LA, OK, GA, AL,) also helpful.
• Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.
• Field work and travel (~30%) may also be required in support of due diligence (Phase II ESAs), site assessments, environmental audits, or regulatory support.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
• Master’s degree in a similar field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., PE or CHMM). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of experience in an environmental consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• An outstanding track record for client management and technical leadership. (preferred)
• Project experience involving environmental regulatory compliance, historical research, and environmental assessment. (preferred)
• Experience working on demanding, sophisticated, and legally sensitive projects. (preferred)
• Detailed Federal and Georgia regulatory knowledge, especially CAA, CWA, RCRA and EPCRA.
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Korean foreign language skills. (preferred)
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Experience in the automotive, data centers, and manufacturing sector (preferred)